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Immune and Lymphatic System

Total questions: 52

Worksheet time: 2hrs 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Name the fluid inside a lymph vessel.

a)

plasma

b)

oxygenated blood

c)

interstitial fluid

d)

lymph

2.

Which of the following does not make up the defense system of the body?

a)

antigen-mediated immunity

b)

non-specific defence

c)

antibody-mediated immunity

d)

Barriers

3.

What process is depicted in the picture?

a)

barriers against pathogens

b)

phagocytosis

c)

lymphocytosis

d)

immunocytosis

4.

What are antibodies?

a)

barriers of the specific defence

b)

proteins that suppress function of t-cells

c)

proteins that recognize foreign substances and destroy them

d)

proteins carried on red blood cells

5.

What are antigens?

a)

molecules found on surface of red blood cells & on pathogens

b)

molecules found on surface of white blood cells & on pathogens

c)

molecules found on surface of platelets & on pathogens

d)

molecules found on pathogens

6.

Where do B-lymphocytes mature?

a)

bone marrow

b)

bone tissue cells

c)

lymph glands

d)

thymus gland

7.

Where do T-lymphocytes mature?

a)

bone marrow

b)

spleen

c)

liver

d)

thymus

8.

Once a b-cell is activated, it enlarges and divides to produce

a)

t-cells

b)

memory b-cells

c)

plasma cells

d)

helper t-cells

9.

Which cell recognizes a pathogen?

a)

helper t-cells

b)

killer t-cells

c)

suppressor t-cells

d)

memory t-cells

10.

Which cell produces antibodies?

a)

t-cells

b)

helper t-cells

c)

plasma cells

d)

killer t-cells

11.

Which cell eliminates infected cells?

a)

helper t-cells

b)

suppressor t-cells

c)

lymphocytes

d)

killer t-cells

12.

Which cells ensure that normal tissue does not get destroyed?

a)

helper t-cells

b)

suppressor t-cells

c)

memory t-cells

d)

lymphocytes

13.

Foreign proteins that gain access to the body through cuts and scrapes, through the digestive or circulatory systems, or through the urinary and reproductive systems are called ____.

a)

mineralocorticoids

b)

immunoglobulins

c)

antigens

d)

antibodies

14.

Special lymphatic vessels that absorb fats and transport them from the digestive tract to the blood are called ____.

a)

peyer"s patch

b)

vili

c)

trabeculae

d)

lacteals

15.

Capsular extensions of the lymph node, which divide the node internally into a series of compartments with germinal centers, are called ____

a)

vili

b)

trabeculae

c)

lymph sinuses

d)

lacteals

16.

Chemicals released by sensitized T lymphocytes to keep us healthy are known as ____.

a)

antigens

b)

macrophages

c)

memory cells

d)

lymphokines

17.

The macrophages of the aggregated lymphatic follicles found in the walls of the small intestine destroy bacteria and prevent the bacteria from infecting and penetrating the walls of the intestine. These aggregated follicles are also known as ____.

a)

Peyer's patches

b)

chyme

c)

chyle

d)

interstitial fluid

18.

Immunity that can be acquired naturally, such as when we are exposed to a bacterial or viral infection, or that can be acquired artificially, such as when we receive a vaccine, is known as ____.

a)

antigen presentation

b)

passive immunity

c)

active immunity

d)

congenital immunity

19.

Cells that are descendants of activated T and B cells produced during an initial immune response, which exist in the body for years, enabling it to respond quickly to future infections, are known as ____.

a)

memory cells

b)

killer B's

c)

suppressor T cells

d)

killer T cells

20.

Lymphocytes that produce antibodies and provide humoral immunity, which is particularly effective against circulating bacterial and viral infections, are called ____.

a)

A lymphocytes

b)

B lymphocytes

c)

D lymphocytes

d)

T lymphocytes

21.

The lymphocytes that kill virus-invaded and cancerous body cells and are also involved in graft rejections are the ____.

a)

B cells

b)

plasma cells

c)

memory cells

d)

killer T cells

22.

The main collecting duct of the lymphatic system is the left lymphatic duct, also known as the ____.

a)

jugular trunk

b)

thoracic duct

c)

subclavian artery

d)

trabeculae

23.

Antigens cause the immune system to produce high molecular weight proteins called immunoglobulins or ____.

a)

antibodies

b)

mineralcocortiocoids

c)

antigens

d)

pathogens

24.

The immunity provided by the T lymphocytes, effective against fungi, parasites, intracellular viral infections, cancer cells, and foreign tissue implants, is known as ____.

a)

humoral immunity

b)

lymphatic immunity

c)

cellular immunity

d)

immunosuppresive immunity

25.

Immunoglobulin G (IgG), found in tissue fluids and plasma, attacks viruses, bacteria, and toxins. It also activates a set of enzymes that attack foreign antigens; these enzymes are known as ____.

a)

chyle

b)

complement

c)

lymphokines

d)

plasma cells

26.

Which of the following is involved with the development of T lymphocytes in the fetus and infants?

a)

adenoids

b)

spleen

c)

tonsils

d)

thymus

27.

Tears from the lacrimal gland and saliva contain an enzyme that destroys bacteria; this enzyme is ____.

a)

lysozyme

b)

chyle

c)

monokines

d)

lysosomes

28.
Cells that ingest pathogens are
a)
plasma cells
b)
phagocytic cells
c)
helper T cells
d)
antibodies
29.
The ______________ system returns interstitial fluid to the blood stream.
a)
ureters
b)
spleen
c)
thymus
d)
lymphatic
30.
T cells are made in the___________
a)
bone marrow
b)
spleen
c)
thymus
d)
tonsiles
31.
Anything that triggers an immune response is a/n
a)
lymph cell
b)
antigen
c)
antibody
d)
neutrop
32.
B cells mature in the
a)
thymus
b)
intestine
c)
bone marrow
d)
heart
33.
What do scientists call bacteria and viruses that can make people sick?  
a)
diseases
b)
vaccines
c)
antibodies
d)
pathogens
34.
The picture below illustrates one internal part of the body’s immune system. What process is illustrated in the picture?  
a)
a skin cell destroying germs.
b)
inflammation near an opened wound
c)
a white blood cell destroying pathogens
d)
mucus in the lungs destroying pathogens
35.
 Like all other body systems, the immune system helps the body maintain homeostasis.  Which statement best describes how the immune system does this?  
a)
it protects other organs and tissues from infection and disease
b)
it breaks down food to provide cells with nutrients
c)
it gathers information through the senses and controls all other body systems
d)
 it transports oxygen and carbon dioxide
36.
Jorge has a cold but feels well enough to study with his friends Lisa and Jin. Lisa and Jin become sick. Which term describes Jorge’s condition when he was studying with his friends?  
a)
noninfectious
b)
contagious
c)
immune
d)
deadly
37.
Diseases are passed from human to human by these four types of germs: 
a)
Viruses, influenza, HIV, and vaccines
b)
Viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites
c)
Viruses, cancers, mutagens, and DNA
d)
Viruses, blood, pollutants, and symptoms
38.
What do B cells produce?
a)
antigens
b)
macrophages
c)
T cells
d)
antibodies
39.
Which of the following is NOT a granulocyte?
a)
neutrophil
b)
basophil
c)
eosinophil
d)
macrophage
40.
Where do T cells mature?
a)
lymph node
b)
bone marrow
c)
thymus
d)
liver
41.
There are more than one type of blood cell.
True Or False
a)
True
b)
False
42.
Which one of these options makes lymphocytes?
a)
Blood Cells
b)
Bone Marrow
c)
Bacteria
d)
The Heart
43.
What are Lymphocytes?
a)
A type of red blood cell
b)
A nucleus 
c)
A type of white blood cell
d)
Bone Marrow
44.
What is the Immune system?
a)
 The body's defense system
b)
A system that gives support and structure 
c)
A system that helps you breathe
d)
None of the above
45.
What do antibodies attach to on the pathogen?
a)
Anti inflammatory
b)
Antigens
c)
Antiseptic
d)
Antibodies
46.
Pathogens are recognized by their...
a)
antigens
b)
antibodies
c)
killer t-cells
d)
B-cells
47.
Out of t-cells and b-cells which is the helper cell?
a)
b-cells
b)
t-cells
c)
neither
d)
both
48.

Which is not a part of the lymphatic system?

a)

lymph fluid

b)

arteries

c)

lymph vessels

d)

thymus gland

49.

The lymphatic system

a)

removes excess fluid from tissues.

b)

absorbs lipids from the digestive tract

c)

defends the body against microorganisms and other foreign substances

d)

All of these are correct.

50.

Antigens

a)

are foreign substances introduced into the body

b)

are molecules produced by the body

c)

stimulate an adaptive immune system response

d)

All of these are correct

51.

The secondary antibody response

a)

is slower than the primary response.

b)

produces fewer antibodies than the primary response.

c)

prevents disease symptoms from occurring.

d)

occurs because of cytotoxic T cells.

52.

The activation of cytotoxic T cells can result in

a)

lysis of virus-infected cells.

b)

production of cytokines

c)

production of memory T cells.

d)

All of these are correct.